As part of the preparations for the Ligue 1 season, the schedule of matches is provoking reactions among coaches. Éric Roy, coach of Stade Brestois, has expressed his concerns regarding the competition’s calendar. His opinion raises questions about fairness towards teams that have to manage gaps between matches.
Concerns About Scheduling
Éric Roy has made a critique on the planning of matches, highlighting that some clubs, including Lille, are facing a demanding pace of play. He notes that certain teams, after playing in the middle of the week, must follow up with a match as soon as the following weekend. This can pose challenges in terms of recovery and performance.
He mentioned the specific case of the Parisian match, which took place earlier in the week. This situation creates an imbalance that could penalize teams like Brest, which find themselves in a spiral of closely scheduled matches. Roy regrets that scheduling decisions often seem to disadvantage the players on the field.
Recovery Protocol
In light of these issues, Stade Brestois has implemented a specific recovery protocol, particularly for pre and post-Champions League matches. This protocol includes techniques such as cryotherapy, tailored dietary regimes, and special cold and hot baths.
Éric Roy explained that the recovery work begins immediately after the match to optimize the players’ physical condition. In this context, it is essential to have a fit squad to maximize chances of success in upcoming matches. With around twenty players of equivalent level, Roy expresses his readiness to make tactical changes to preserve the health of his team.
Source : www.lequipe.fr